Textile/Surface Design One-Year AAS Degree Program
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SCHOOL OF ART AND DESIGN
The major in Textile/Surface Design prepares students for careers in the textiles, fashion, home furnishings, and related industries as textile designers, colorists, and freelance entrepreneurs. The curriculum focuses on the creative design process, product development, and technical, and digital skills for woven and printed fabrics, and decorative home products. Curriculum below is for the entering class of fall 2026.
| Semester 1 | Credits | |
|---|---|---|
| MAJOR AREA | TD 114 - Computer Aided Print Design | 3 |
| TD 116 - Color Principles and Practices | 2 | |
| TD 126 - Textile Design Studio Practices | 3 | |
| TD 138 - Introduction to Woven Design | 2.5 | |
| TD 141 - Nature Studies | 1.5 | |
| TD 161 - Fundamentals of Screen Printing | 2 | |
| Semester 2 | Credits | |
| MAJOR AREA | TD 206 - Advanced Home Textiles | 2 |
| TD 207 - Adobe Illustrator for Textile/Surface Design | 2 | |
| TD 230 - Textile Design Studio: Portfolio and Industry | 3 | |
| TD 238 - Woven Design and CAD | 3 | |
| TD 262 - Advanced Screen Printing | 3 | |
| RELATED AREA | TS 111 - Fundamentals of Textiles | 3 |
| TOTAL CREDIT REQUIREMENTS | ||
| MAJOR AREA | 27 | |
| RELATED AREA | 3 | |
| Total Credits: | 30 | |
General Education Art & Design: 24 credits
One year AAS degree programs include completion of at least 30 transferable credits from an accredited college with a minimum of 24 liberal arts credits equivalent to FIT’s General Education requirements. Six (6) additional transferable elective credits are required for 30 transferable credits total.
- 6 credits in college-level written and oral English communication (3 credits each in SUNY GE: COMO and COMW or a 3 credit a combination (SUNY GE: COMO and COMW) course plus additional 3 credits in English (taken in the U.S. or in a country in which English is an official language);
- 3 credits in college-level mathematics above basic algebra
- 3 credits in physical science, biology, or life science (SUNY GE: NSCI).
- 3 credits in diversity studies, specifically the historical and social factors related to equity, inclusion and social justice (SUNY GE: DVRS)
- 9 additional credits as follows:
- 6 credits of Art History
- 3 credits from one of the remaining SUNY GE Areas:
- The Arts (SUNY GE ARTS)
- World History and Global Awareness (SUNY GE: GLBL)
- Humanities (SUNY GE: HUMN)
- Social Sciences (SUNY GE: SOCS)
- U.S. History and Civic Engagement (SUNY GE: USCV)
- World Languages (SUNY GE: WLNG)
Upon graduating from the Textile/Surface Design AAS program, students will be able to:
- Conduct structured research; analyze cultural and aesthetic trends, both historical and contemporary, on textile surface design products and use information to develop creative design concepts.
- Think critically, including the ability to evaluate visual information and compare diverse perspectives, as well as come to fundamental conclusions and interpret information to produce original designs for appropriate textile markets.
- Apply comprehensive textile design skills to design textiles through painting, weaving, screen printing, and demonstrate basic skills in drawing, repeat creation, and color application.
- Apply fundamental computer skills to complement traditional design skills and develop original designs using CAD as a tool including basic technical preparation of designs for production.
- Communicate ideas and express project concepts using foundational visual, oral, and written presentation skills, including the use of appropriate industry vocabulary.
- Discuss global and cultural issues affecting the textile/surface design industry.